May 25, 2016
At least six civilians were killed when Boko Haram militant attacked a village near Maiduguri last night, vigilantes and resident said.
Boko Haram insurgents stormed a village of Ladi Butai in Jere LGA of area Borno State, opened fire on villagers at about 9 pm killing, not fewer than 6 people and injured scores others.
Commander of Civilian JTF, who does not want his name printed known told Saharareporters that they Boko Haram militants overpowered the CJTF stations in the village and succeeded in killing unarmed villagers.
A fleeing resident Modu Baba told Saharareporters that the insurgents invaded their village last night, but he was lucky to escape to bushes and trekked to Maiduguri.
Image
